US7740245B2 - Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game - Google Patents
Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US7740245B2 US7740245B2 US11/406,814 US40681406A US7740245B2 US 7740245 B2 US7740245 B2 US 7740245B2 US 40681406 A US40681406 A US 40681406A US 7740245 B2 US7740245 B2 US 7740245B2
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- outcome
- award
- game
- winning
- games
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active, expires
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 32
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 230000003247 decreasing effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 abstract description 24
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 6
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000004044 response Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000009286 beneficial effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000881 depressing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
- G07F17/3244—Payment aspects of a gaming system, e.g. payment schemes, setting payout ratio, bonus or consolation prizes
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
- G07F17/326—Game play aspects of gaming systems
- G07F17/3267—Game outcomes which determine the course of the subsequent game, e.g. double or quits, free games, higher payouts, different new games
Definitions
- the present invention relates to games offering opportunities for awards and, more particularly, wagering type games.
- Wagering games continue to increase in popularity. As such, new games continue to be developed. In general, it is desirable to develop games which are interesting to players. In some instances, the entire format of the game is changed. For example, entirely new games are sometimes developed. In other situations, existing games are modified or enhanced. Such a modification may be a change in the method of game play.
- One popular game feature is the “bonus.”
- most games offer basic payout or winning award for a winning outcome. It has been found, however, that many players enjoy the opportunity to continue play or to be paid enhanced winnings.
- a game defines a number of predetermined winning outcomes. For one or more of those outcomes, the player is either provided the opportunity to play a “bonus round” as part of that same game for the opportunity to win a bonus award, or is directly paid a larger award.
- These award structures are still very limited in their excitement. For example, the offering of such bonuses do little to entice a player to play additional games.
- these bonus structures are pre-set, meaning that they are the same every time. For example, a player of a game offering a bonus level generally must obtain a particular winning set of symbols for a chance to play the bonus round. That particular set of symbols does not change.
- these bonuses are often known before play of the game begins. For example, when a player initiates a game, they may be informed that they will be entitled to a 2 ⁇ bonus for all wins.
- a wagering game which is exciting to players and which is beneficial to casinos is desirable.
- the present invention comprises methods of playing and presenting games, including apparatus and systems for presenting games.
- a winning outcome is received, a first award is awarded and one or more awards associated with one or more winning outcomes for the game are then enhanced for potential award in a subsequent game or games.
- the award for the particular winning outcome of the first game is enhanced.
- multiple awards associated with multiple winning outcomes such as that for the winning outcome and all other winning outcomes of a lower rank are enhanced.
- the winning outcome is received in the one or more subsequent games, the one or more enhanced values are returned to their original values.
- the one or more enhanced values are returned to their original values.
- awards are enhanced by increasing them. awards may be increased in absolute value, by application of a multiplier, by addition of a bonus or other means. In one embodiment, an award is enhanced by doubling its value. In one embodiment, awards are increased by adjusting a “paytable” of winning results and associated payouts or awards.
- the enhanced award(s) remains in effect for at least one subsequent game.
- the enhanced award(s) may remain in effect for multiple games.
- Other awards may be enhanced if winning outcomes are received in the one or more subsequent games.
- the amount of an enhanced award such as the size of a multiplier, may decrease from its enhanced value to an original value.
- the game which is presented may be a game of video poker having a plurality of predetermined winning outcomes associated with a set of first awards. If the outcome of a first game is a winning outcome, the award for that outcome may be increased from a first value to a second value. This second value may remain in effect until the player either receives the same winning outcome or a predetermined number of games are presented or played to obtain that award.
- receipt of a winning outcome in one game triggers the opportunity for a larger award for obtaining one or more winning outcomes in a second or later game.
- a player wins a first game they are enticed to play one or more additional games in an attempt to win a larger award for one or more winning outcomes of the later game(s).
- FIG. 1 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of game presentation/play in accordance with an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a base paytable or award structure, a particular game outcome and a variety of enhanced paytables or award structures which may be yielded in accordance with a game of the invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates a gaming machine in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the invention comprises methods of presenting and playing games, as well as apparatus for implementing the method(s).
- numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.
- the invention comprises methods of presenting and playing games.
- One aspect of the invention is a wagering game offering a player an opportunity for winnings for one or more predetermined winning outcomes. In the event of a winning outcome, the game offers an opportunity for an enhanced award for one or more winning outcomes in one or more subsequently played games.
- a winning outcome of a game causes one or more base or normally awarded winning values to increase. A player may play the game at a later time and, if a winning outcome associated with one or more of the increased awards is received, the player is awarded that increased award.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a gaming machine 20 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- the gaming machine 20 includes a housing 22 for enclosing/supporting various components of the gaming machine.
- the gaming machine 20 may include one or more display devices, such as a video display 24 , for displaying game information. This information may comprise, as detailed below, images of cards or other indicia, and associated game information such as a paytable. Speakers (not shown) or other devices may be provided for generating sound associated with the game.
- the game is played as a wager-type game which requires that a player place a bet or wager to play the game.
- the gaming machine 20 may include one or more devices or means for accepting value, such as a bill validator/acceptor 26 for accepting paper currency and/or a coin acceptor 28 for accepting coins.
- Other means of accepting value for wagering such as a credit card reader or a ticket reader, may be provided.
- the player may wager some or all of this value, such as by providing input regarding a wager (such as by pressing a “bet one” or “bet max” button, which effectuates placing a wager from the provided value).
- the player is provided an award.
- the award may comprise physical monies, such as bills or coins, or may comprise representative value, such as credits.
- An award of winnings in the form of coins may be paid to the player via a coin tray 30 .
- Value may also be provided to the player by a printed receipt, a card or the like, as is well known in the art of “cashless” gaming.
- the gaming machine 20 includes means for a player to provide input.
- this means comprises one or more buttons.
- a plurality of card “hold” or “select” buttons 32 may be provided for permitting a player to hold/select cards in a hand.
- a deal/draw button 34 permits a player to indicate that they wish the game to start or to draw replacement cards.
- a bet button 36 is provided for a player to select the amount to bet on a particular game.
- Other or additional types of input devices may be utilized, such as a touch-screen, joystick, rotating arm or the like.
- a game controller (not shown) is provided for controlling the various devices of the gaming machine and for providing game information.
- the game controller may be arranged to generate video and audio data for presentation by the display 24 and speakers of the gaming machine 20 .
- the game controller may be arranged to detect a signal from the coin acceptor indicating the receipt of coins or other value, and may be arranged to cause a coin delivery mechanism to deliver coins from a coin hopper to the coin tray 30 , or otherwise credit or dispense winnings.
- the controller may also be configured to detect the placing of a wager and then present a game in response thereto.
- the game controller may be configured to accept game data generated at a remote location, such as a remote server, and effect presentation of a game using that data.
- the gaming machine 20 may have a variety of configurations and the gaming machine 20 illustrated and described above is but an example of a device for implementing the game of the present invention.
- the gaming machine 20 may include one or more rotating reels, as is common to “slot”-type machines.
- the gaming machine 20 may be associated with a network and receive game information remotely and may transmit information, such as payout and game play information, to a remote location.
- a network may include one or more wireless or wired communication links.
- the gaming machine 20 may also have other forms than that illustrated.
- the gaming machine 20 might comprise a computing device, such as a home computer.
- the home computer may be configured to receive game information over the Internet or other communication link to a game server.
- the gaming machine 20 might also comprise a hand-held device such as a mobile telephone or PDA.
- the game of the invention may also be presented via other than a gaming machine.
- the game may be presented as a “table” game.
- One aspect of the invention comprises methods of playing or presenting games.
- One embodiment of a method of presenting a game will be described with reference to FIG. 1 .
- a game of the invention is a wagering type game.
- the game preferably includes the step of accepting a wager.
- the wager may be accepted from a player.
- the step of accepting a wager comprises two components.
- a player provides value.
- the player designates a portion of that value to comprise a wager.
- a player my provide coins, bills, a value ticket or other value or source of value.
- that value or source of value may be input to the machine.
- that value or source of value might be provided to a dealer.
- the value may be represented as credits.
- the player may then wager some or all of those credits, such as by providing a “wager” input such as depressing a “bet one” or “bet max” button.
- the player value may be represented by gaming chips.
- the player may place a wager by transferring one or more of those chips to the game provider (such as a dealer).
- the method preferably includes the step of determining if a base or enhanced paytable or award structure is in effect. If not, then a basic paytable is preferably utilized, as in step S 3 . If so, then in a step S 4 , it is determined if that paytable or award structure is to remain in effect. If not, then the base paytable or award structure is preferably utilized. If so, then the enhanced paytable or award structure is utilized, as in step S 5 .
- the criteria for determining whether an enhanced paytable or award structure remains in effect may vary. For example, such criteria may depend upon the number of games played after a particular enhanced paytable or award structure is placed into effect or the outcome of one or more games.
- a game is presented to one or more players.
- the game may be of a variety of types.
- the game may be a video-poker game, a slot-type game, a table game such as poker or blackjack, or other games now known or later developed.
- the presentation of the game may include the presentation of game information, such as the display of video-generated card images, the rotating of reels to display slot indicia, the dealing of physical cards or the like.
- the presentation of the game may alternatively or, in addition, comprise the acceptance of various inputs from the player(s). For example, a player may press a “deal” button of a gaming machine to cause cards to be displayed, and may press one or more “hold/draw” buttons to cause cards to be replaced (as in the case of “draw” type poker).
- the game presented to the player has at least two outcomes. One or more, but preferably not all, of those outcomes are designated winning outcomes. Each winning outcome has an associated award.
- the awards may the same or different. In one embodiment, the awards comprise credits which are representative of monetary value.
- the outcome of the game is determined. This preferably comprises determining whether the outcome of the game is one of the predetermined winning outcomes (or is otherwise a “non-winning” or “losing” outcome). If the outcome of the game is not a winning outcome (i.e. a “losing” outcome), then the game preferably ends at step S 8 . In one embodiment, in such instance, the player loses or forfeits their wager.
- the player is preferably awarded winnings for that outcome.
- the winnings may be defined by a paytable of winning outcomes and associated awards. As indicated above, the particular paytable or other award structure which is in effect may vary. As also indicated above, such an award may comprise an award of credits, monies or other prizes or the like.
- step S 10 it is determined if the winning outcome is a “game changing” outcome. If not, then the game ends, as in step S 8 .
- an outcome may be one which “deactivates” an enhanced paytable or award structure, or one which causes an enhanced paytable or award structure to be implemented.
- step S 11 it is determined if the winning outcome is “gaming changing”, then it is determined if an enhanced paytable or award structure is in effect. If so, then in step S 12 , a change is preferably made back to the base paytable or award structure. If not, then a change is preferably made to the enhanced pay table or award structure, as in step S 13 .
- step S 8 the game preferably ends, as in step S 8 .
- the above-referenced description represents one embodiment of a game.
- the game may have other features and may be implemented in other fashions.
- the game may be implemented using a “flow” or logic which differs from that detailed above.
- a game may have a base paytable or award structure 100 .
- the paytable may provide for the award of winnings 102 for various predetermined winning poker hands 104 .
- such hands or outcomes 104 might comprise “one pair” (such as a pair of Jacks or better), “two pair”, “three of a kind” and the like.
- the particular outcomes which are designated as winning may vary, such as depending upon the particular game which is being presented.
- each predetermined winning outcome 104 preferably has an associated winning award 102 .
- the award may comprise, for example, a number of credits representative of monetary value.
- a player may play the game and receive an outcome 106 .
- the player is preferably required to place a wager in order to the play the game.
- the outcome of the game may comprise a poker hand.
- the outcome is a hand of five poker cards.
- the outcome of the game will depend upon the particular game which is being presented.
- the player is preferably awarded an award.
- the outcome of the game is a “full house” poker hand.
- the player is preferably awarded 60 credits in accordance with the paytable or award structure 100 which was then in effect during play of that game.
- a specified outcome comprises one or more of the predetermined winning outcomes.
- a specified outcome might comprise all winning outcomes from “one pair” up through a “full house” (thus excluding winning hands such as “four of a kind.”
- the paytable or award structure is preferably changed. In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 2 , in the event the base paytable or award structure is active and a specified winning outcome is received, then a different paytable or award structure is activated.
- FIG. 2 illustrates various different paytables or award structures which may be activated.
- the new paytable or award structure 100 a may include a different payout or award for the particular outcome which was just received.
- the award for that particular outcome may be adjusted.
- the adjustment is an increase in the size or value of the award.
- the increase is at least a doubling of the award. For example, where the base award was 60 credits for “full house”, the new award may be 120 credits.
- the new paytable or award structure 100 b may include different payouts or awards for various outcomes.
- the award associated with the outcome just received and all others of lesser rank or award than that just received may be adjusted.
- the adjustment is an increase and most preferably an increase of at least two times the original or base award.
- the amount by which the particular awards are adjusted need not be the same.
- the paytable or award structure may be adjusted in a variety of ways.
- the particular award values may be changed.
- the base award value may remain the same but the paytable or award structure 100 c may include a multiplier.
- the multiplier may apply to a particular award or multiple awards.
- the base award value may remain the same but the paytable or award structure 100 d may include one or more bonus amounts or values. Again, the bonus value or values may apply to a particular award or multiple awards.
- the paytables or awards need not be in a “table” form but are simply one way to illustrate that the particular award or value for one or more outcomes has been changed and that, should that outcome be received when playing a future game, the player would be awarded the corresponding “new” amount.
- a player has an opportunity to be awarded an award in accordance with that new paytable or award structure via later play of the game.
- the new paytable or award structure remains in effect until the player receives a specified outcome.
- that same specified outcome causes the base or old paytable or award structure to go back into effect, as in steps S 11 and S 13 of the flow diagram described above. For example, if a player received a specified winning outcome of a “full house”, the player might be awarded 60 credits and the paytable or award might be changed so that the next occurrence thereof entitled the player to an award of 120 credits. Upon the next game play occurrence in which the player received another “full house” outcome, the player would be paid 120 credits and the old paytable or award structure (providing for payment of 60 credits) would go back into effect.
- the game may be configured so that the new paytable or award structure remains in effect only for a certain number of plays.
- the new paytable or award structure may remain in effect only for the next five (5) games (or any other number of games), rather than until the specific outcome is received again.
- the new paytable or award structure might remain in effect only for a certain period of time or based upon other criteria. For example, if a player received a “full house” and the paytable or award structure was changed, the player might be provided only five games to receive another “full house” outcome or else the paytable or award structure would revert back to the base paytable or award structure.
- the paytable or award structure may be modified in multiple ways and those modifications may “phase” in and out depending upon the specified outcomes. For example, if a player received a specified outcome such as a “full house” the paytable or award structure might be modified to that of the paytable 100 c illustrated in FIG. 2 . The player might then have five games to obtain another “full house” outcome and be awarded the enhanced award (of 60 times the 5 ⁇ multiplier, or 300 credits).
- the paytable or award structure might be further modified so that the award for the “3 of a Kind” outcome is doubled, so long as such outcome is received in the next five games. If the player did not receive a “full house” as a result of playing the five games after receiving that particular outcome, then the enhanced paytable or award structure associated with that particular result would “phase out”, but during the next game the enhanced paytable or award structure for the “3 of a Kind” would still be in effect. In such a situation, the “logic” or “flow” of the game may be modified from that in FIG. 1 so that the method includes one or more steps for implementing multiple enhanced paytables or award structures, and for determining which such structures are in effect for particular games (as they may “phase out” at different times). Of course, such features may be implemented in various manners.
- various enhanced paytable or award structures might overlap for one or more games.
- the particular enhanced paytables or award structures might be different. For example, upon receiving a particular outcome, the awards for particular outcomes might double. Upon receiving another outcome, that already enhanced paytable or award structure might be modified so that a multiplier applies to the already doubled awards.
- the enhanced paytable or award structure may be varied. For example, if a player is provided an opportunity to receive a specified award again during a certain number of subsequent games, the award for that outcome may change after each game in which that outcome is not received. For example, a player may receive a “full house” outcome and the paytable or award structure may be adjusted with a 5 ⁇ bonus multiplier. If the player does not receive a “full house” outcome after the next game, the multiplier might be adjusted, such as reduced to “4 ⁇ .”
- the multiplier or other bonus value or other paytable or award adjustment may be pre-set (such doubling awards or a 2 ⁇ multiplier) or they might vary. For example, a multiplier might be randomly generated and applied to an award. The particular award adjustments also need not be the same. For example, one award might be doubled or subject to a multiplier of 5 ⁇ , while another award might be tripled or subject to a multiplier of 2 ⁇ .
- the multiplier, bonus awards or the like might be part of game play. For example, in the play of video poker, one or more multiplier or bonus cards might be used. If one of those cards are dealt or selected, the associated multiplier or bonus might be applied.
- the enhanced award might comprise a secondary game, such as a free game which may yield a bonus payout.
- the enhanced award structure might comprise larger awards for certain outcomes and reduced or no awards for other outcomes, or by increasing the number of winning outcomes (such as by making some otherwise non-winning outcomes winning outcomes for one or more future games). For example, upon receiving a specified “full house” outcome, the awards for all winning outcomes with a lower rank may be reduced by 50%, but the award for a “full house” may then be increased, such as by doubling or tripling it.
- the specified outcome may comprise a variety of events.
- the specified outcome which results in an enhanced award structure may comprise other than a traditional poker hand. For example, a player may received a particular set of cards, such as cards with the values 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 in the five card positions. Then if the player receives that same set of cards in the next game or games, the player might be awarded an enhanced award.
- a specified outcome may comprise a combination of slot symbols which is otherwise not a winning set of symbols but which, if received, triggers and opportunity for an enhanced award in the next game or games.
- the “enhanced” awards may be funded in various manners.
- a player may be required to place a minimum wager in order for the above-described game feature to be enabled. For example, a player might place a single credit wager to play video poker. The player might be given the opportunity for the enhanced paytable or award structure if they place a five credit wager. The player might also be required to place an additional or separate wager in order to activate the feature. For example, the player may play the game by placing a wager of between one and five credits. If a player places an additional (or 6 th ) credit wager, the enhanced features described herein may be activated.
- a player's opportunity for an enhanced award my depend on other criteria, such as whether they are using a player tracking system associated with a gaming machine.
- a player tracking system associated with a gaming machine Such systems are well known and have applicability to both gaming machines and table games.
- an enhanced paytable or award structure may be applied to any future games.
- a first player might play a game which causes the enhanced paytable or award structure to go into effect. If that player leaves the gaming machine, table or the like, a second player may then have the opportunity to play subsequent games with the opportunity to win the enhanced award(s).
- an enhanced pay table or award structure is associated with a particular player. For example, a player may log into a player tracking system (such as with a card or PIN). If an enhanced paytable or award structure is in effect, the player may stop playing and log out (such as by removing their card). The gaming machine may then reset to its base mode for the next player. When the player “logs in” again, the gaming machine may reconfigure itself to offer the enhanced paytable or award structure. Of course, such may be implemented physically at a gaming table or such may be implemented in other ways.
- the adjustment may occur only for specified outcomes.
- a paytable or award structure adjustment might be made for video poker games with outcomes of “three of a kind” or better, but not simply “a pair” or “a pair of a Jacks or better.”
- Game information may be displayed in a various fashions.
- the paytable or award structure may be displayed automatically, or at least when adjusted.
- a multiplier or bonus value might be displayed in various fashions, such as in a manner in which the values “change” and then stop at a final applied value.
- a player may be entitled to select one or more outcomes to be enhanced. The player may then be provided one or more later game opportunities to obtain the particular selected winning outcomes to win the enhanced awards associated therewith.
- Another aspect of the invention is a gaming machine, device or system which is configured to present the game of the invention.
- the gaming machine is configured to present a game, preferably in response to a player placing a wager.
- a controller of the machine may either generate or accept game data and display game information via a display to the player.
- the controller is then configured to present one or more additional or later games using an enhanced paytable or award structure, in the manner described above.
- the method of the invention may be implemented at a gaming table.
- a game of poker may be presented to a player using physical cards.
- the method of play may follow that detailed above.
- the game of the invention offers heightened player excitement. If the player receives a winning outcome, the player is not only awarded an award or winnings, but the player may be offered the opportunity to win a larger award in the future. The player is then enticed to play additional games in an attempt to obtain the one or more outcomes having enhanced awards.
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
- Slot Machines And Peripheral Devices (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims (13)
Priority Applications (8)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/406,814 US7740245B2 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2006-04-19 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
US11/729,092 US20070249419A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-03-27 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
PCT/US2007/009419 WO2007123922A2 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-04-17 | Method and system for presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
CA002652650A CA2652650A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-04-17 | Method and system for presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
US12/317,488 US8282460B2 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2008-12-22 | Method of presenting and playing games with enhanced outcomes |
US12/456,615 US20090258690A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2009-06-18 | Method of presenting and playing a game where a winning outcome triggers an enhanced award opportunity in a subsequent game |
US12/945,482 US20110059791A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2010-11-12 | Method of presenting and playing a repeat outcome game |
US13/458,873 US20120270636A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2012-04-27 | Method of presenting and playing a repeat outcome game |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/406,814 US7740245B2 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2006-04-19 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/729,092 Continuation-In-Part US20070249419A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-03-27 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20070265051A1 US20070265051A1 (en) | 2007-11-15 |
US7740245B2 true US7740245B2 (en) | 2010-06-22 |
Family
ID=38620128
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/406,814 Active 2027-06-19 US7740245B2 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2006-04-19 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
US11/729,092 Abandoned US20070249419A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-03-27 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
Family Applications After (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/729,092 Abandoned US20070249419A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2007-03-27 | Method of presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US7740245B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2652650A1 (en) |
Cited By (23)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20080058083A1 (en) * | 2006-08-28 | 2008-03-06 | Aruze Corp. | Slot machine and playing method thereof |
US20080139295A1 (en) * | 2006-12-08 | 2008-06-12 | Hirobumi Toyoda | Gaming machine, gaming machine control method, and playing method |
US20080311973A1 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2008-12-18 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Gaming Machine Having Incremental Bonus Awards |
US20090111557A1 (en) * | 2007-10-24 | 2009-04-30 | Gc2, Inc. | Game of Chance |
US20090258690A1 (en) * | 2006-04-19 | 2009-10-15 | Elia Rocco Tarantino | Method of presenting and playing a game where a winning outcome triggers an enhanced award opportunity in a subsequent game |
US20120270636A1 (en) * | 2006-04-19 | 2012-10-25 | Elia Rocco Tarantino | Method of presenting and playing a repeat outcome game |
US9022848B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-05-05 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack games |
US9053611B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-06-09 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack game with bonus feature |
US9111419B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-08-18 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack game with bonus feature |
US9147318B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-09-29 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack games |
US9218718B2 (en) | 2011-08-31 | 2015-12-22 | Bally Gaming, Inc. | Selective filtering of feed publication of wagering game activity |
US9251659B2 (en) | 2012-07-11 | 2016-02-02 | Wms Gaming, Inc. | Integrating other players wins into a wagering game |
US9754455B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2017-09-05 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Games and gaming machines having bonus features |
US10127772B2 (en) | 2014-11-13 | 2018-11-13 | King Show Games, Inc. | Gaming device having subsequent game symbol bonus |
US10867479B2 (en) | 2018-08-10 | 2020-12-15 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for replaying reels |
US10957159B2 (en) | 2018-04-12 | 2021-03-23 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for displaying a free spin count-up |
US11043075B2 (en) | 2011-04-20 | 2021-06-22 | Video Gaming Technologies. Inc. | Gaming machines with free play bonus mode presenting only winning outcomes |
US11100748B2 (en) | 2018-09-05 | 2021-08-24 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Systems and methods for electronic gaming in which an active area alternates between sets of reels |
USD948557S1 (en) | 2019-01-25 | 2022-04-12 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Display screen or portion thereof with transitional graphical user interface |
US11398138B2 (en) | 2015-09-28 | 2022-07-26 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming system and apparatus for consecutive ascending awards |
US11482070B2 (en) | 2019-10-14 | 2022-10-25 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming system with symbol-driven approach to randomly-selected trigger value for feature |
US11783675B2 (en) | 2021-07-02 | 2023-10-10 | Lnw Gaming, Inc. | Gaming systems and methods using dynamic modifiers |
USD1003907S1 (en) | 2017-08-31 | 2023-11-07 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface |
Families Citing this family (11)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP2003199846A (en) * | 2001-10-23 | 2003-07-15 | Sumitomo Rubber Ind Ltd | Three piece solid golf ball |
US8720890B1 (en) * | 2006-03-28 | 2014-05-13 | Scott D'Avanzo | Slot machine and method of use |
US7740245B2 (en) * | 2006-04-19 | 2010-06-22 | Patent Investment Corporation | Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
US20080070679A1 (en) * | 2006-08-30 | 2008-03-20 | Seelig Jerald C | Gaming method and system with secondary pay table |
US20080242396A1 (en) * | 2007-03-27 | 2008-10-02 | Aruze Gaming America, Inc. | Gaming machine capable of performing mini game and playing method thereof |
AU2008255621A1 (en) * | 2007-05-25 | 2008-12-04 | Crown Melbourne Limited | Jackpot system |
US8616954B2 (en) * | 2008-11-24 | 2013-12-31 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Method of gaming, a gaming system and a game controller |
US8491370B2 (en) * | 2009-06-09 | 2013-07-23 | Ags, Llc | Wagering game having opportunity for particular increased awards |
US20110207527A1 (en) * | 2009-08-21 | 2011-08-25 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Method of gaming, a game controller and a gaming system |
US8858318B2 (en) * | 2009-11-12 | 2014-10-14 | Igt | Gaming systems, gaming devices and methods with volatility control games |
US8579688B2 (en) * | 2009-12-16 | 2013-11-12 | Geoff Hall | Video poker game with revealed cards |
Citations (25)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4743022A (en) * | 1986-03-06 | 1988-05-10 | Wood Michael W | 2nd chance poker method |
US5356140A (en) | 1993-04-14 | 1994-10-18 | Dabrowski Stanley P | Double poker |
US5868618A (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1999-02-09 | Neil J. Netley | Poker game method |
US6179711B1 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 2001-01-30 | Shuffle Master, Inc. | Method of scoring a video wagering game |
US20020160827A1 (en) * | 2000-11-10 | 2002-10-31 | Slomiany Scott D. | Bunco gaming device, method and bonus game |
US6569013B1 (en) | 2000-07-14 | 2003-05-27 | William Arthur Taylor | Method for playing a video gaming machine |
US20030134673A1 (en) * | 2002-01-14 | 2003-07-17 | Moody Ernest W. | Slot machine with escalating symbol values |
US6605002B2 (en) * | 2001-09-20 | 2003-08-12 | Igt | Gaming device having tease reveal feature |
US6638163B2 (en) * | 2001-09-05 | 2003-10-28 | Ernest W. Moody | Stud poker games |
US20030207707A1 (en) * | 2000-11-10 | 2003-11-06 | Slomiany Scott D. | Multi-stage multi-bet game, gaming device and method |
US20040002376A1 (en) * | 2002-06-27 | 2004-01-01 | Swift Brian D. | Gaming device having an incrementing award bonus scheme |
US20040017043A1 (en) * | 2002-07-16 | 2004-01-29 | Moody Ernest W. | Poker game in which player can play on with a higher pay table |
US6729621B2 (en) * | 2002-03-04 | 2004-05-04 | Ernest W. Moody | Video poker games |
US20040224743A1 (en) * | 2003-05-08 | 2004-11-11 | Tarantino Elia Rocco | Poker game with sequential hand opportunity |
US20050026668A1 (en) * | 2003-05-08 | 2005-02-03 | Tarantino Elia Rocco | Sequential multi-hand poker game |
US20050037839A1 (en) * | 1997-03-12 | 2005-02-17 | Yoseloff Mark L. | Method of scoring a video wagering game |
US20050110215A1 (en) * | 2003-11-26 | 2005-05-26 | Jackson Kathleen N. | Poker game with a rank advancing ladder |
US20050124402A1 (en) * | 2003-12-04 | 2005-06-09 | Randy Miller | Methods of playing games of chance and gaming devices with temporally limited or sequentially limited chances for enhanced payouts activated by winning outcomes |
US20060084500A1 (en) * | 2004-09-29 | 2006-04-20 | Baerlocher Anthony J | Gaming device having game with player selections and award pools |
US20060135239A1 (en) * | 2004-12-21 | 2006-06-22 | David Ira W | Super royal video poker |
US20060148557A1 (en) * | 2004-12-10 | 2006-07-06 | Aruze Corp. | Gaming machine and gaming system |
US20060178183A1 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2006-08-10 | Van Asdale Shawn M | Poker game |
US7201654B1 (en) * | 2002-02-14 | 2007-04-10 | Raw Thrills, Inc. | Poker game with secondary bet opportunity |
US20070135193A1 (en) | 2005-12-09 | 2007-06-14 | Igt | Card game system and device having supplemental awards based on consecutive non-terminating outcomes |
US20070218982A1 (en) * | 2006-03-15 | 2007-09-20 | Baerlocher Anthony J | Gaming device having multiple different types of progressive awards |
Family Cites Families (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7156397B2 (en) * | 1995-06-28 | 2007-01-02 | Igt | Bonus feature on starting hands |
US5542699A (en) * | 1995-10-31 | 1996-08-06 | Verdick; George W. | Method and article for protecting a motor vehicle component |
US6149521A (en) * | 1998-08-25 | 2000-11-21 | Sigma Game, Inc. | Video poker game with multiplier card |
US7022016B2 (en) * | 2000-08-07 | 2006-04-04 | Wood Michael W | Video poker game with bonus award for matching designated hands |
US6669198B2 (en) * | 2000-11-15 | 2003-12-30 | Michael Wichinsky | Method of playing a multiple-draw poker card game |
US6698758B2 (en) * | 2001-04-23 | 2004-03-02 | William O. Hodge | Card game |
US7316608B2 (en) * | 2002-08-21 | 2008-01-08 | Moody Ernest W | Video poker games with extra hands on next round for certain starting hands |
US7247092B2 (en) * | 2003-06-09 | 2007-07-24 | Igt | Gaming device having a multiplier poker game |
US7740245B2 (en) * | 2006-04-19 | 2010-06-22 | Patent Investment Corporation | Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game |
-
2006
- 2006-04-19 US US11/406,814 patent/US7740245B2/en active Active
-
2007
- 2007-03-27 US US11/729,092 patent/US20070249419A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2007-04-17 CA CA002652650A patent/CA2652650A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (26)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4743022A (en) * | 1986-03-06 | 1988-05-10 | Wood Michael W | 2nd chance poker method |
US5356140A (en) | 1993-04-14 | 1994-10-18 | Dabrowski Stanley P | Double poker |
US5868618A (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1999-02-09 | Neil J. Netley | Poker game method |
US6179711B1 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 2001-01-30 | Shuffle Master, Inc. | Method of scoring a video wagering game |
US20050037839A1 (en) * | 1997-03-12 | 2005-02-17 | Yoseloff Mark L. | Method of scoring a video wagering game |
US6569013B1 (en) | 2000-07-14 | 2003-05-27 | William Arthur Taylor | Method for playing a video gaming machine |
US20020160827A1 (en) * | 2000-11-10 | 2002-10-31 | Slomiany Scott D. | Bunco gaming device, method and bonus game |
US20030207707A1 (en) * | 2000-11-10 | 2003-11-06 | Slomiany Scott D. | Multi-stage multi-bet game, gaming device and method |
US6638163B2 (en) * | 2001-09-05 | 2003-10-28 | Ernest W. Moody | Stud poker games |
US6605002B2 (en) * | 2001-09-20 | 2003-08-12 | Igt | Gaming device having tease reveal feature |
US20030134673A1 (en) * | 2002-01-14 | 2003-07-17 | Moody Ernest W. | Slot machine with escalating symbol values |
US7201654B1 (en) * | 2002-02-14 | 2007-04-10 | Raw Thrills, Inc. | Poker game with secondary bet opportunity |
US6729621B2 (en) * | 2002-03-04 | 2004-05-04 | Ernest W. Moody | Video poker games |
US20040002376A1 (en) * | 2002-06-27 | 2004-01-01 | Swift Brian D. | Gaming device having an incrementing award bonus scheme |
US20040017043A1 (en) * | 2002-07-16 | 2004-01-29 | Moody Ernest W. | Poker game in which player can play on with a higher pay table |
US20040224743A1 (en) * | 2003-05-08 | 2004-11-11 | Tarantino Elia Rocco | Poker game with sequential hand opportunity |
US20050026668A1 (en) * | 2003-05-08 | 2005-02-03 | Tarantino Elia Rocco | Sequential multi-hand poker game |
US7059965B2 (en) * | 2003-11-26 | 2006-06-13 | Precedent Gaming, Incorporated | Poker game with a rank advancing ladder |
US20050110215A1 (en) * | 2003-11-26 | 2005-05-26 | Jackson Kathleen N. | Poker game with a rank advancing ladder |
US20050124402A1 (en) * | 2003-12-04 | 2005-06-09 | Randy Miller | Methods of playing games of chance and gaming devices with temporally limited or sequentially limited chances for enhanced payouts activated by winning outcomes |
US20060084500A1 (en) * | 2004-09-29 | 2006-04-20 | Baerlocher Anthony J | Gaming device having game with player selections and award pools |
US20060148557A1 (en) * | 2004-12-10 | 2006-07-06 | Aruze Corp. | Gaming machine and gaming system |
US20060135239A1 (en) * | 2004-12-21 | 2006-06-22 | David Ira W | Super royal video poker |
US20060178183A1 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2006-08-10 | Van Asdale Shawn M | Poker game |
US20070135193A1 (en) | 2005-12-09 | 2007-06-14 | Igt | Card game system and device having supplemental awards based on consecutive non-terminating outcomes |
US20070218982A1 (en) * | 2006-03-15 | 2007-09-20 | Baerlocher Anthony J | Gaming device having multiple different types of progressive awards |
Non-Patent Citations (3)
Title |
---|
"IGT Back It Up(TM) Poker", http://www.igt.com/GamingGroup/Games/game-detail.asp?toggle=ovr&pid=5&type-id=3349&pl=, ©2002-2007 IGT, 2 pages. |
"IGT Back It Up™ Poker", http://www.igt.com/GamingGroup/Games/game—detail.asp?toggle=ovr&pid=5&type—id=3349&pl=, ©2002-2007 IGT, 2 pages. |
Terry Murphy, "Midwest Casino Guide-VP Does VP in Windsor", http://www.midwestcasinoguide.com/show-article.php?article-id=17&author-id=3, ©2007, 2003, 2002, Midwest Casino Guide, 6 pages. |
Cited By (37)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20080311973A1 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2008-12-18 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Gaming Machine Having Incremental Bonus Awards |
US8062124B2 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2011-11-22 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Gaming machine having incremental bonus awards |
US20090258690A1 (en) * | 2006-04-19 | 2009-10-15 | Elia Rocco Tarantino | Method of presenting and playing a game where a winning outcome triggers an enhanced award opportunity in a subsequent game |
US20120270636A1 (en) * | 2006-04-19 | 2012-10-25 | Elia Rocco Tarantino | Method of presenting and playing a repeat outcome game |
US20080058083A1 (en) * | 2006-08-28 | 2008-03-06 | Aruze Corp. | Slot machine and playing method thereof |
US20080139295A1 (en) * | 2006-12-08 | 2008-06-12 | Hirobumi Toyoda | Gaming machine, gaming machine control method, and playing method |
US20090111557A1 (en) * | 2007-10-24 | 2009-04-30 | Gc2, Inc. | Game of Chance |
US7922575B2 (en) * | 2007-10-24 | 2011-04-12 | Gc2, Inc. | Slot machine game having individual line-win multipliers |
US11043075B2 (en) | 2011-04-20 | 2021-06-22 | Video Gaming Technologies. Inc. | Gaming machines with free play bonus mode presenting only winning outcomes |
US11423744B2 (en) | 2011-04-20 | 2022-08-23 | Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. | Gaming machines with free play bonus mode presenting only winning outcomes |
US11769374B2 (en) | 2011-04-20 | 2023-09-26 | Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. | Gaming machines with free play bonus mode presenting only winning outcomes |
US11043074B2 (en) | 2011-04-20 | 2021-06-22 | Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. | Gaming machines with free play bonus mode presenting only winning outcomes |
US9218718B2 (en) | 2011-08-31 | 2015-12-22 | Bally Gaming, Inc. | Selective filtering of feed publication of wagering game activity |
US9251659B2 (en) | 2012-07-11 | 2016-02-02 | Wms Gaming, Inc. | Integrating other players wins into a wagering game |
US9111419B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-08-18 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack game with bonus feature |
US9754455B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2017-09-05 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Games and gaming machines having bonus features |
US9147318B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-09-29 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack games |
US9053611B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-06-09 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack game with bonus feature |
US9022848B2 (en) | 2013-07-19 | 2015-05-05 | Royal Suite Blackjack, Llc | Blackjack games |
US10127772B2 (en) | 2014-11-13 | 2018-11-13 | King Show Games, Inc. | Gaming device having subsequent game symbol bonus |
US20190080561A1 (en) * | 2014-11-13 | 2019-03-14 | King Show Games, Inc. | Gaming device having subsequent game symbol bonus |
US11922770B2 (en) | 2014-11-13 | 2024-03-05 | King Show Games, Inc. | Gaming device having subsequent game symbol bonus |
US10997824B2 (en) * | 2014-11-13 | 2021-05-04 | King Show Games, Inc. | Gaming device having subsequent game symbol bonus |
US11735010B2 (en) | 2015-09-28 | 2023-08-22 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming system and apparatus for consecutive ascending awards |
US11398138B2 (en) | 2015-09-28 | 2022-07-26 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming system and apparatus for consecutive ascending awards |
USD1003907S1 (en) | 2017-08-31 | 2023-11-07 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface |
US10957159B2 (en) | 2018-04-12 | 2021-03-23 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for displaying a free spin count-up |
US11482077B2 (en) | 2018-04-12 | 2022-10-25 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for displaying a free spin count-up |
US11482078B2 (en) | 2018-08-10 | 2022-10-25 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for replaying reels |
US10867479B2 (en) | 2018-08-10 | 2020-12-15 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for replaying reels |
US11935362B2 (en) | 2018-08-10 | 2024-03-19 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine and method for replaying reels |
US11804097B2 (en) | 2018-09-05 | 2023-10-31 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Systems and methods for electronic gaming in which an active area alternates between sets of reels |
US11100748B2 (en) | 2018-09-05 | 2021-08-24 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Systems and methods for electronic gaming in which an active area alternates between sets of reels |
USD948557S1 (en) | 2019-01-25 | 2022-04-12 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Display screen or portion thereof with transitional graphical user interface |
US11482070B2 (en) | 2019-10-14 | 2022-10-25 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming system with symbol-driven approach to randomly-selected trigger value for feature |
US11783675B2 (en) | 2021-07-02 | 2023-10-10 | Lnw Gaming, Inc. | Gaming systems and methods using dynamic modifiers |
US11875644B2 (en) | 2021-07-02 | 2024-01-16 | Lnw Gaming, Inc. | Gaming systems and methods using dynamic modifier regions and selectable |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20070265051A1 (en) | 2007-11-15 |
CA2652650A1 (en) | 2007-11-01 |
US20070249419A1 (en) | 2007-10-25 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US7740245B2 (en) | Method of presenting and playing game where winning hand triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game | |
US9275515B2 (en) | Wagering game with multi-level progressive game | |
AU2005209625B2 (en) | Gaming device having free spin mode with symbol elimination | |
AU2003227295B2 (en) | Gaming Device Having Discounted Activation or Wagers | |
US8025564B2 (en) | Dual-usage bonus point method for gaming machines | |
US7780519B2 (en) | Gaming machine with symbol upgrade feature | |
US7749059B2 (en) | Poker game with sequential hand opportunity | |
US9697689B2 (en) | Gaming machine | |
US8123610B2 (en) | Wagering game with group free-spin bonus | |
US8128486B2 (en) | Wagering game with wager manipulation | |
US20080015012A1 (en) | Wagering Game with Enhanced Progressive Game | |
US20040185932A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for varying win probability and payouts of a gaming machine | |
US20090069063A1 (en) | Wagering Game With Multiple Bonus Triggering Feature and Bonus Accrual Feature | |
US20120270636A1 (en) | Method of presenting and playing a repeat outcome game | |
US20060264255A1 (en) | Game played with playing card and non-playing card symbols | |
US20070218983A1 (en) | Progressive gaming systems and methods | |
US20090258690A1 (en) | Method of presenting and playing a game where a winning outcome triggers an enhanced award opportunity in a subsequent game | |
US20120309489A1 (en) | Value engine providing current cash value for wagering game indicia | |
US20080070675A1 (en) | Method and Apparatus for Serverless Storage of Information | |
JP7376305B2 (en) | Gaming machines, gaming machine control methods, and programs for gaming machines | |
US8282460B2 (en) | Method of presenting and playing games with enhanced outcomes | |
US20100124979A1 (en) | Bonus for connected gaming devices | |
US20120052935A1 (en) | Configuration for iterative bonus game with symbol transformation | |
WO2007123922A2 (en) | Method and system for presenting and playing game where winning outcome triggers enhanced award opportunity in subsequent game | |
US20080125207A1 (en) | Refund game |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: TARANTINO FAMILY TRUST, LLC, NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TARANTINO, ELIA ROCCO;REEL/FRAME:017937/0674 Effective date: 20060501 Owner name: TARANTINO FAMILY TRUST, LLC,NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TARANTINO, ELIA ROCCO;REEL/FRAME:017937/0674 Effective date: 20060501 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PATENT INVESTMENT CORPORATION L.L.C., NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TARANTINO FAMILY TRUST, L.L.C.;REEL/FRAME:017891/0922 Effective date: 20060703 Owner name: PATENT INVESTMENT CORPORATION L.L.C.,NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TARANTINO FAMILY TRUST, L.L.C.;REEL/FRAME:017891/0922 Effective date: 20060703 |
|
STCF | Information on status: patent grant |
Free format text: PATENTED CASE |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PAY IT AGAIN POKER, LLC, NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:PATENT INVESTMENT CORPORATION, LLC;REEL/FRAME:025306/0654 Effective date: 20101105 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: AMERICAN GAMING SYSTEMS, NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:PAY IT AGAIN POKER, LLC;REEL/FRAME:026230/0302 Effective date: 20110407 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: AGS, LLC, NEVADA Free format text: NAME CLARFICATION;ASSIGNOR:AMERICAN GAMING SYSTEMS;REEL/FRAME:027280/0020 Effective date: 20111026 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT, CONN Free format text: PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:AGS LLC;REEL/FRAME:028931/0177 Effective date: 20120815 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC, ILLINOIS Free format text: CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE 12455,890 CORRECTED TO 12/455,980 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 31764 FRAME: 155. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT;ASSIGNOR:UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:031764/0155 Effective date: 20130829 Owner name: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC, ILLINOIS Free format text: ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENTS;ASSIGNOR:UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:031764/0155 Effective date: 20130829 |
|
FPAY | Fee payment |
Year of fee payment: 4 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: AGS LLC, NEVADA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC;REEL/FRAME:031838/0106 Effective date: 20131220 Owner name: AGS PARTNERS, LLC, NEVADA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC;REEL/FRAME:031838/0106 Effective date: 20131220 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC., AS COLLATERAL AGENT, Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:AGS LLC;REEL/FRAME:031869/0018 Effective date: 20131220 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: AGS LLC, NEVADA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC.;REEL/FRAME:042702/0036 Effective date: 20170606 Owner name: CADILLAC JACK, INC., GEORGIA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC.;REEL/FRAME:042702/0036 Effective date: 20170606 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: AGS LLC, NEVADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:TARANTINO, ELIA ROCCO;PATENT INVESTMENT CORPORATION, LLC;PAY IT AGAIN POKER, LLC;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:043125/0728 Effective date: 20170407 |
|
FEPP | Fee payment procedure |
Free format text: ENTITY STATUS SET TO UNDISCOUNTED (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: BIG.) |
|
MAFP | Maintenance fee payment |
Free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 8TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1552) Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, NEW YORK Free format text: SUPPLEMENT TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:AGS LLC;REEL/FRAME:052548/0558 Effective date: 20200501 |
|
MAFP | Maintenance fee payment |
Free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 12TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1553); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY Year of fee payment: 12 |